GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
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|---|---|
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
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| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| efface | to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |
| motley | variegated in color |
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